Note: If a donor is deceased, the symbol (‡) follows the name.
George Thomas Hunter‡
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Incorporated in 1944 in DE, and 1945 in TN.
Founded by George Thomas Hunter, former Chair. of the Coca-Cola bottling company, Thomas, Inc. After his death in 1950, the bulk of his multimillion dollar estate was bequeathed to the foundation.
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Giving primarily in the Chattanooga, TN, area.
No support for political organizations or causes.
No grants to individuals, financial deficits, fundraising, or endowments, no loans (except for program-related investments)
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The foundation seeks to stimulate creative and innovative efforts to build and strengthen the Chattanooga, TN community.
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The grantmaker has identified the following area(s) of interest:
Arts and Culture
Arts communities bring diverse groups together, attract new investment, and provide exciting new tools in ongoing efforts to further revitalize Chattanooga. The foundation will give special consideration to investing in cultural projects that enhance the community's educational, development and/or environmental goals. Organizations that best fit the foundation's priorities will be invited to submit grant proposals.
Community Grants
The foundation believes that one aspect of its role is to provide opportunities for creativity and innovation on the part of organizations in the community. While the foundation believes that its focus area grants will address issues of critical concern to the future of Hamilton County, it recognizes that other issues and needs will arise. It further recognizes that these issues and needs may be identified by others in the community. The Community Grantmaking area will also provide support for capital campaigns. Organizations contemplating a capital campaign and desiring foundation support are encouraged to discuss the campaign with foundation staff prior to making application. Capital support to an organization will not exceed $50,000 for any campaign. In keeping with the foundation's environmental commitment, building projects that will obtain LEED certification will be eligible for $100,000. For a Community Grant application and policies see: http://www.benwood.org/pages/Guidelines/.
Environment
The foundation believes that Chattanooga's economic growth and neighborhood initiatives should be balanced with efforts to preserve and protect the community's natural environment. In seeking effective conservation of diverse and precious natural resources, the foundation supports efforts to educate the community about the critical importance of the environment. Organizations that best fit the foundation's priorities will be invited to submit grant proposals.
Gaining Ground
Realizing the need for significant changes to Chattanooga's food system, the foundation launched the program in 2010, aimed specifically at bolstering the production and consumption of locally grown food in the Chattanooga area. By building strong connections in Chattanooga's food system, supporting partners from farm to table, informing policymakers and inspiring the public, Gaining Ground aspires to help bring better food to all and help the region view food in new ways. Gaining Ground is investing in the transformation of not only the economy of Chattanooga's local food system, but also the culture in which it is embedded. The foundation has planned to invest up to $1.65 million in Gaining Ground over a three-year period. For more information contact: Jeff Pfitzer, Prog. Dir., tel.: (423) 785-4231, e-mail: gaingground@benwood.org or see: www.growchattanooga.org.
Neighborhood and Community Development
The foundation believes that vibrant neighborhoods and a thriving downtown are critical to a community's viability and it seeks to enhance the quality of life in diverse neighborhoods, including downtown. It is responsive to local community and neighborhood needs, especially those that connect local economic development with inner city and distressed area opportunities. Organizations that best fit the foundation's priorities will be invited to submit grant proposals.
Public Education
The foundation believes that excellent public education is critical to the community's quality of life and economic vitality. Its current long-term investment in school improvement has focused on academic achievement, with emphasis on literacy, in eight inner-city public elementary schools. The foundation will build on the successes of the Benwood Initiative by promoting lasting quality education in public elementary schools throughout Hamilton County.
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Subjects
Arts
Economic development
Education, early childhood education
Environment
Humanities
Performing arts
Secondary school/education
Urban/community development
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Tennessee
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Building/renovation
Capital campaigns
Conferences/seminars
Continuing support
Equipment
Land acquisition
Management development/capacity building
Matching/challenge support
Program-related investments/loans
Program development
Scholarship funds
Seed money
Technical assistance
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Application guidelines
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Application form required. Applicants should submit the following:
Copy of IRS Determination Letter
Brief history of organization and description of its mission
Copy of most recent annual report/audited financial statement/990
Listing of board of directors, trustees, officers and other key people and their affiliations
Detailed description of project and amount of funding requested
Copy of current year's organizational budget and/or project budget
Listing of additional sources and amount of support
Initial approach: Contact Grants Mgr.
Copies of proposal: 1
Board meeting date(s): Jan., Apr., July, and Oct.
Deadline(s): Mar. 1 and Sept. 1
Final notification: 3 weeks after board meeting; board reserves privilege of delaying decision for 3 months
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Benwood Foundation, Inc.
SunTrust Bank Bldg.736 Market St., Ste. 1600
Chattanooga, TN 37402-4807
Contact: Corinne Allen, Exec. Dir.
Fax: (423) 267-9049
E-mail: callen@benwood.org
URL: www.benwood.org
Type of Grantmaker
Independent foundationIRS Exemption Status
501(c)(3)Financial Data
(yr. ended 12/31/10)Assets: $107,088,233
Total giving: $5,449,805
EIN
620476283990-PF
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Note: If a donor is deceased, the symbol (‡) follows the name.George Thomas Hunter‡
Incorporated in 1944 in DE, and 1945 in TN.Founded by George Thomas Hunter, former Chair. of the Coca-Cola bottling company, Thomas, Inc. After his death in 1950, the bulk of his multimillion dollar estate was bequeathed to the foundation.
Giving primarily in the Chattanooga, TN, area.No support for political organizations or causes.
No grants to individuals, financial deficits, fundraising, or endowments, no loans (except for program-related investments)
The foundation seeks to stimulate creative and innovative efforts to build and strengthen the Chattanooga, TN community.
The grantmaker has identified the following area(s) of interest:Arts and Culture
Arts communities bring diverse groups together, attract new investment, and provide exciting new tools in ongoing efforts to further revitalize Chattanooga. The foundation will give special consideration to investing in cultural projects that enhance the community's educational, development and/or environmental goals. Organizations that best fit the foundation's priorities will be invited to submit grant proposals.Community Grants
The foundation believes that one aspect of its role is to provide opportunities for creativity and innovation on the part of organizations in the community. While the foundation believes that its focus area grants will address issues of critical concern to the future of Hamilton County, it recognizes that other issues and needs will arise. It further recognizes that these issues and needs may be identified by others in the community. The Community Grantmaking area will also provide support for capital campaigns. Organizations contemplating a capital campaign and desiring foundation support are encouraged to discuss the campaign with foundation staff prior to making application. Capital support to an organization will not exceed $50,000 for any campaign. In keeping with the foundation's environmental commitment, building projects that will obtain LEED certification will be eligible for $100,000. For a Community Grant application and policies see: http://www.benwood.org/pages/Guidelines/.Environment
The foundation believes that Chattanooga's economic growth and neighborhood initiatives should be balanced with efforts to preserve and protect the community's natural environment. In seeking effective conservation of diverse and precious natural resources, the foundation supports efforts to educate the community about the critical importance of the environment. Organizations that best fit the foundation's priorities will be invited to submit grant proposals.Gaining Ground
Realizing the need for significant changes to Chattanooga's food system, the foundation launched the program in 2010, aimed specifically at bolstering the production and consumption of locally grown food in the Chattanooga area. By building strong connections in Chattanooga's food system, supporting partners from farm to table, informing policymakers and inspiring the public, Gaining Ground aspires to help bring better food to all and help the region view food in new ways. Gaining Ground is investing in the transformation of not only the economy of Chattanooga's local food system, but also the culture in which it is embedded. The foundation has planned to invest up to $1.65 million in Gaining Ground over a three-year period. For more information contact: Jeff Pfitzer, Prog. Dir., tel.: (423) 785-4231, e-mail: gaingground@benwood.org or see: www.growchattanooga.org.Neighborhood and Community Development
The foundation believes that vibrant neighborhoods and a thriving downtown are critical to a community's viability and it seeks to enhance the quality of life in diverse neighborhoods, including downtown. It is responsive to local community and neighborhood needs, especially those that connect local economic development with inner city and distressed area opportunities. Organizations that best fit the foundation's priorities will be invited to submit grant proposals.Public Education
The foundation believes that excellent public education is critical to the community's quality of life and economic vitality. Its current long-term investment in school improvement has focused on academic achievement, with emphasis on literacy, in eight inner-city public elementary schools. The foundation will build on the successes of the Benwood Initiative by promoting lasting quality education in public elementary schools throughout Hamilton County.Subjects
ArtsEconomic development
Education, early childhood education
Environment
Humanities
Performing arts
Secondary school/education
Urban/community development
Tennessee
Building/renovationCapital campaigns
Conferences/seminars
Continuing support
Equipment
Land acquisition
Management development/capacity building
Matching/challenge support
Program-related investments/loans
Program development
Scholarship funds
Seed money
Technical assistance
Application guidelines
Application form required. Applicants should submit the following:- Copy of IRS Determination Letter
- Brief history of organization and description of its mission
- Copy of most recent annual report/audited financial statement/990
- Listing of board of directors, trustees, officers and other key people and their affiliations
- Detailed description of project and amount of funding requested
- Copy of current year's organizational budget and/or project budget
- Listing of additional sources and amount of support
Initial approach: Contact Grants Mgr.Copies of proposal: 1
Board meeting date(s): Jan., Apr., July, and Oct.
Deadline(s): Mar. 1 and Sept. 1
Final notification: 3 weeks after board meeting; board reserves privilege of delaying decision for 3 months